The story of peat is the tale of a significant carbon sink under threat from human exploitation and climate change.
Jennifer Cole
September 11, 2024 - 7 min read
Our four-human, two-dog household has air-dried our laundry for years, and you can too.
Brianna Sharpe
June 19, 2024 - 7 min read
Meeting the need for new homes doesn’t mean old ones belong in the landfill.
Caroline Dobuzinskis
June 12, 2024 - 5 min read
Easy ways to break up with the stuff that doesn’t break down.
Sun Woo Baik
July 14, 2023 - 5 min read
I spent a spring teaching kids about gardening and passive solar greenhouses—and I learned just as much as they did.
January 10, 2023 - 7 min read
Canada should learn from the way the French government funds home energy improvements.
Susan Evans,
Barry Rueger
November 22, 2022 - 7 min read
Your pillowcase comes with an environmental price.
Zeahaa Rehman
November 01, 2022 - 6 min read
After a year of climate extremes, our Environmentalist from Hell finds hacks for folks who don’t own their homes.
Sara Bynoe
June 28, 2022 - 6 min read
How these climate activists got the gas out of their home.
Brett Tryon
June 17, 2022 - 9 min read
This method turns paper, food scraps, and yard waste into quality compost in no time flat!
Jordan Mara
April 05, 2022 - 5 min read
Cities promote community gardens, but where's the support for those gardening on patios and balconies?
Erin Despard
August 20, 2021 - 7 min read
We’ve found 6 compact composting options for greener urban living.
Hana LaRock
June 08, 2021 - 7 min read
Pandemic-induced shortages inspired our family to go paperless in the bathroom, and we’re not alone.
April 30, 2020 - 4 min read
Covid-19 has sidelined efforts to reduce plastic waste. So I’ve told Santa not to bring any down my chimney.
November 30, 2020 - 8 min read
As we put our veggie plots to bed, I consider a future where growing food isn’t just fun for my kids, but necessary.
Christina Myers
October 28, 2020 - 10 min read
The bright laundry accessory offered to protect marine life from my clothing’s microfibres. But would it work?
Glynis Ratcliffe
September 23, 2020 - 5 min read
Ecosystems have a lot to teach us about how connection builds resilience.
September 02, 2020 - 6 min read
For fresh, crisp sheets, thread count matters far less than how you dry your bedding.
Rosanna Nafziger Henderson
August 01, 2019 - 4 min read
China’s ban on imported recyclables has had a real impact, but we shouldn’t give up on North America’s recycling system.
Laura Trethewey
July 04, 2019 - 8 min read
The open-source seed movement fights corporate overreach in our own backyards.
Marian Weidner
April 23, 2019 - 8 min read
The Decider looks beyond greenwashing to help you make sustainable decisions.
Alia Dharssi
April 03, 2019 - 8 min read
By filling empty homes with house sitters, we could reduce construction waste, social disconnection, and stress.
Mackenzie Belcastro
March 28, 2019 - 7 min read
Buying a bed for your kids shouldn’t give you nightmares.
March 05, 2019 - 9 min read
The Decider looks beyond the greenwashing to help you make everyday sustainable lifestyle decisions.
October 18, 2018 - 5 min read
We’ve been cooking with fire since the dawn of time, but it’s time to embrace efficient alternatives.
André LaRivière
October 01, 2018 - 8 min read
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